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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Would you like to sit at the table with the CEO and voice your opinion on the company's goals? - What if that opinion and idea was heard and even implemented? Would you like to join a growing company with a lot of energy and personality? - What if you helped create those qualities...
Monday, February 01, 2010
One key networking option is often overlooked: Volunteering.
Volunteering isn’t likely to get you a job directly, but it’s a low risk way to expand your network, showcase your skills, and gain some solid experience.
Imagine spending 2 or 3 days a month volunteering. It’s not a huge commitment, and it doesn’t matter...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), total employment is projected to increase by 15.3 million jobs in the decade from 2008 to 2018. That, quite frankly, is some of the best employment news we've heard in a long time. But in which sectors will those jobs be created? And which jobs within those...
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
New Year, New You! It’s 2010, and it’s time to set new goals to transform your year and your career. If you’re looking to land a promotion, a new job, or make a career change this year, consider these five career resolutions:
Resolution #1: Get Your Resume in Shape
Is it time to wipe the dust off your resume and...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Everyone says you need to network your way into a Job. It’s easy to say, but how exactly do you network? How do you make new contacts and tap into old connections?
To get you started, try JobBound’s 30-Day Networking Challenge. Each day, step out of your comfort zone and attack a new challenge. At the end of...
Monday, November 16, 2009
New York Times business reporter Adam Bryant recently published an interview with Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN, Inc. whose businesses include the Home Shopping Network. He asked her a question about the type of people she hires, and she gave a very interesting answer:
There are a number of things that are really...
Friday, November 06, 2009
(Note: This is the final part in a three-part series on networking, excerpted from our networking e-book "Stop Job Searching Start Networking")
Myth #3: You need to know tons of connected people to network.
You may be surprised with how big your network is once you expand your perspective. In fact, you probably...
Thursday, November 05, 2009
(Note: This is the second part in a three-part series on networking, excerpted from our networking e-book "Stop Job Searching Start Networking")
Myth #2: You need to know some heavy hitter or the Director of HR to network.
In order to network, you simply need someone – anyone – in the company to pass your resume...
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
(Note: This is the first part in a three-part series on networking, excerpted from our networking e-book "Stop Job Searching Start Networking")
Myth #1: Networking is simply getting a job because you know someone.
The following is not a likely scenario:
You: I know Darren – he’s a big shot at Accenture. He...
Monday, November 02, 2009
For years, I’ve been telling the students I’ve presented to that they should be mindful of their Facebook presence. Employers can and will research potential hires on the web, and they may think twice about hiring an applicant if they find something they don’t approve of or worse.
Even if something inappropriate...
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